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Originally Posted by jrref
I just want to point out, if you think you got a power surge from your cable line, the surge can spread from your cable connected devices such as your cable box, modem and or TV to the electrical system in your home. Only a surge protector installed at your circuit breaker panel such as the Eaton Ultra, (call Lenhart Electric to get this installed), will stop the surge from spreading to the rest of your home. We had an event recently where the homeowner claimed they got a surge from the cable line that no only destroyed a couple of TVs, Modem, and other cable connected devices but it also destroyed some appliances and the power supply for their under counter lights. Every time we get a severe storm, over the next couple of days we always hear of induced power surges and damage and the homeowners never have enough surge protection to avoid these unfortunate events. Installing these surge protectors at the circuit breaker panel is the first line of defense. The Seco surge protector installed at the meter is necessary for a layered approach but it's main purpose is managing surges coming from the power lines.
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I agree with your recommendations.
How did the homeowner know lighting hit the cable line?
It seems more likely widesspread damage could have been EMP related ?
Also a reason to have protection at key devices.